Custom home builder in Oregon City, OR
J Roderick Young Custom Homes is a custom home builder working in Oregon City, OR, a short drive from our Happy Valley base. We've built here before, including a home from an Alan Mascord plan, and we know the two things that matter most on an Oregon City lot: the city's own permit process and its Geologic Hazards overlay.
Public permit records list a new home we built in Oregon City, finaled in 2014.
An Alan Mascord plan, built in Oregon City
The photo here is one of our Oregon City homes, built from an Alan Mascord plan and ready to landscape. Mascord is a Portland-area plan publisher, and it lists J Roderick Young Custom Homes as a builder of four of its plans: the Ellington, the Bakersfield, the Lewiston and the Godfrey.
Public permit records also show a new single-family home we built in Oregon City, finaled in 2014. A published plan is a sensible route for many Oregon City lots: the design is proven, it's quicker to price, and it can still be adjusted for your lot. More on that under design and house plans.
Building on Oregon City ground
Geologic Hazards overlay
Oregon City Municipal Code chapter 17.44 sets up a Geologic Hazards Overlay Zone for steep and unstable ground. Lots inside it need extra review, and often a geotechnical report, before building.
City permits
Oregon City's own Building Division issues building permits inside city limits. Lots just outside the city are permitted by Clackamas County.
Slope and drainage
On sloping lots, where the water goes matters as much as where the house goes. Drainage and foundation design are part of the site plan, not an afterthought.
Plans that suit the lot
A daylight basement or a split-level plan often fits a sloping Oregon City lot better than a flat-lot design.
From lot to keys in Oregon City
STEP 1
Check the overlay
We look up whether your parcel sits in the Geologic Hazards overlay and what review it triggers.
STEP 2
Choose the plan
Your plans, a published plan such as an Alan Mascord design, or a new design for the lot.
STEP 3
Estimate and permits
A detailed estimate with option pricing, then the city submittal.
STEP 4
Build and walk through
Daily site management, a joint walk-through before move-in, and our one-year warranty.
What a client said
Posted on Google in October 2022 by a client whose custom home we built.
“Jeremy Young is the most hard working custom home builder that you can find. His professionalism reflects in his attention to detail in all facets of the custom home he builds. My wife and I knew that we knew the moment we first met Jeremy that his honesty and integrity was evident. He is so positive and easy to work with that it made building our beautiful home a pleasurable experience, Jeremy is now our builder and friend for life. Thank you Jeremy for our beautiful home! Bill & Cathy King”
Questions people ask before they call
Who issues building permits in Oregon City?
Inside city limits, Oregon City's Building Division issues building permits. Lots outside the city boundary are permitted by Clackamas County. We confirm which applies to your lot first.
What is Oregon City's Geologic Hazards overlay?
It's a zone set up by Oregon City Municipal Code chapter 17.44 for steep or unstable ground. Building inside it means extra review and often a geotechnical report, so it affects both the schedule and the cost of site work.
Can you build an Alan Mascord plan on my Oregon City lot?
Yes. We've built Alan Mascord plans, including one in Oregon City. We'll check the plan against your lot's slope and setbacks and suggest any adjustments before pricing it.
Where to go next
- Design and house plans
Published plans we've built and how we adapt them.
- Happy Valley
Steep-slope rules next door.
- Clackamas
Lots outside city limits.
Ready to talk about your house?
Bring your lot, your plans or just an idea. Jeremy Young meets you, walks the land and prices the house in detail, with option pricing. The consultation costs nothing.